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Hello, I'm Rob and welcome to Six Minute English,
the show that brings you an interesting topic and authentic listening practice.
And don't forget vocabulary to help you improve your language skills.
I'm Neil, by the way, and today we're off on an adventure.
Yes, but not a very big adventure Neil, it's just a mini or micro adventure.
But if you have one to last, a strong desire to travel, I think it may appeal.
It will appeal to you, Rob, because you love to travel.
Haven't you circumnavigated the globe?
I mean, gone all the way around the world.
Almost Neil, but today's mini adventure doesn't involve travelling too far from home.
We'll explore the topic more in a moment, but not before we've set today's quiz question.
So, Neil, do you know how far it is around the world measured at the equator?
In other words, the circumference.
Is it approximately a 30,000 kilometres,
b 40,000 kilometres, or c 50,000 kilometres?
Well, I haven't walked it, but I know it's a long way, so I'll go for c 50,000 kilometres.
Right, I shall keep you in suspense and tell you the answer at the end of the programme.
Now, our topic for discussion today won't be travelling so far.